Powder coating my wheels - Opinions on color?

[beammeup]

I know it is hard to discern the subtleties of the different shades from a small picture, but zooming in on the pictures does help.

I have purchased a set of used, very lightly scratched, 18x7.5", LC/FE style wheels to replace the 20s that came with my Premie. I have a shop lined up to powder-coat the new (to me) wheels and would welcome opinions. My intent is to invoke the early/mid 70s vibe when White spoked wheels were very popular - without getting too gaudy.

Number 1 is a battleship gray and not my favorite at this time

Number 2 is a very light gray to off-white with some darker gray metallic flakes in the mix.

Number 3 is a solid grayish-white with no metallics

Number 4 is a very light gray.

Number 5 is a cream color

Number 6 is a VERY close match to the roof

Number 7 is a somewhat darker gray.

Let me know what you think!

 

[Altitude]

I think you’re onto something matching to the roof color. I vote 6.

 

[LcAz]

I think #5, #1, or #3 would be too distracting. Any of the other ones would work fine IMO.

 

[beammeup]

I think #5, #1, or #3 would be too distracting. Any of the other ones would work fine IMO.

I had been intrigued by the cream color, but momma shared your opinion. While I still think #5 would look good, I decided to stay with my 'Plan A' and went with number 6.

 

[MJE]

I had been intrigued by the cream color, but momma shared your opinion. While I still think #5 would look good, I decided to stay with my 'Plan A' and went with number 6.

I think you’ve got a great idea with the roof color & should evoke those white steel wheels well. Looking forward to seeing pics of how it turns out!

 

[Dave]

View attachment 11087I know it is hard to discern the subtleties of the different shades from a small picture, but zooming in on the pictures does help.

I have purchased a set of used, very lightly scratched, 18x7.5", LC/FE style wheels to replace the 20s that came with my Premie. I have a shop lined up to powder-coat the new (to me) wheels and would welcome opinions. My intent is to invoke the early/mid 70s vibe when White spoked wheels were very popular - without getting too gaudy.

Number 1 is a battleship gray and not my favorite at this time

Number 2 is a very light gray to off-white with some darker gray metallic flakes in the mix.

Number 3 is a solid grayish-white with no metallics

Number 4 is a very light gray.

Number 5 is a cream color

Number 6 is a VERY close match to the roof

Number 7 is a somewhat darker gray.

Let me know what you think!View attachment 11086

Hi have you a picture of them re finished please
Dave in the UK